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Y7 KAV

2016 BMW M135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M13544,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 KAV
MakeBMW
ModelM135
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,895 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Visible oil leak through gap in undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle / diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,498 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 56,449 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 56,448 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 49,194 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 49,194 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 42,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 35,052 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 32,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 25,005 miles

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

How Reliable is the BMW M135?

Based on 887 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads
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Y7 KAV is a 2016 BMW M135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW M135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 44,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M135 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y7 KAV registered?

Y7 KAV is a 2016 BMW M135, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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